The Impact of Virtual Exchanges Using English as a Lingua Franca on Students' Linguistic and Intercultural Competence.
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| Title: | The Impact of Virtual Exchanges Using English as a Lingua Franca on Students' Linguistic and Intercultural Competence. |
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| Authors: | Dieu-Ngoc Nguyen, Nancy1 n.d.nguyen@northumbria.ac.uk, Ho-Cheong Leung, Alex1 alex.ho-cheong.leung@northumbria.ac.uk, Ho-Thi Hien2 hothihien@iuh.edu.vn, Nguyen-Thi Thiet3 thietnt@ptit.edu.vn |
| Source: | TESL-EJ. Nov2024, Vol. 28 Issue 3, p1-29. 29p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Language & languages, Lingua francas |
| Abstract: | We created an eight-week virtual exchange (VE) programme called the Virtual Culture Trip which enabled 68 students from seven countries to engage in online intercultural interaction under the guidance of educators. This study investigated participants' perceived language skill improvement and intercultural competence (IC) after the programme, the change in their interest in the VE discussion topics, and the relationship between their self-perceived improvement and background factors. Quantitative and qualitative analyses were conducted on data obtained from the pre- and post-surveys of 48 students. Results showed that participants believed that their language skills and the four IC constructs (i.e., knowledge, attitudes, awareness and skills) significantly improved. They also seemed to become more interested in the discussion topics. Some statistically significant differences were observed in the abilities to use the language between males and females and these differences might also be associated with the interaction between gender and prior VE experience. Moreover, the interaction between age and English level led to statistically significant differences in their perceived development of intercultural skills. The study shed light on how VE conducted through English as a Lingua Franca can be an enabling means to facilitate interactions across Global North and Global South countries despite challenges posed by geographical immobility due to resource limitations or a global pandemic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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